WALLACE

Wallace, Alfred Russel Wallace

(noun) English naturalist who formulated a concept of evolution that resembled Charles Darwin’s (1823-1913)

Wallace, Edgar Wallace, Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace

(noun) English writer noted for his crime novels (1875-1932)

Wallace, Sir William Wallace

(noun) Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

Source: WordNet® 3.1



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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